Exploring how telehealth can improve cancer care for older patients facing health disparities
Official title: Full Project 2: The Intersection of Telehealth and Health Disparities in At-Risk Older Patients with Cancer
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-10929486 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using telehealth can help older cancer patients, especially those who might have a harder time getting care, by improving communication with their doctors and making sure everyone has fair access to treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $170,494 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA285115-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929486 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older cancer patients, particularly those from non-White, low-income, or non-English speaking backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for health disparities or those who do not have access to telehealth technology may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the use of telehealth in providing cancer care to older patients, particularly those who are at risk due to health disparities. It aims to understand how telehealth can enhance communication between patients and healthcare providers while ensuring equitable access to care. The study will evaluate the effectiveness and safety of telehealth compared to traditional in-person visits, focusing on vulnerable populations who may face barriers to accessing care. By examining patient perceptions and provider biases, the research seeks to identify and address disparities in telehealth utilization.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to cancer care for older patients, reducing health disparities and enhancing patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While telehealth has been widely adopted, this research addresses specific disparities in its utilization among vulnerable populations, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Javier-Desloges, Juan Francisco — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Javier-Desloges, Juan Francisco
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.